Economy

U.S. employers added just 12,000 jobs last month

Economists say the total was held down by the effects of strikes, hurricanes

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |November 1, 2024

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Fed inflation gauge falls to lowest level since early 2021

Prices rose just 2.1% in September from a year earlier, down from a 2.3% rise in August

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |October 31, 2024

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Job market stagnant in August: StatCan

Labour demand to drive stronger hiring not evident, NBF says

By James Langton |October 31, 2024

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Ontario sets table to balance books ahead of possible early election

Previously forecasted deficit of $4.6 billion for 2025-26 has now been amended to just $1.5 billion

By Allison Jones and Liam Casey, The Canadian Press |October 30, 2024

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